SHILOH — Richland Soil & Water Conservation District has awarded Randy and Eileen Eisenhauer of Eisenhauer Family Farm 2020 Cooperator of the year. The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) promotes the wise use and care of natural resources for long-term sustainability. Conservation Districts are political subdivisions of state government under the local direction […]
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Autumn harvest salad recipes can help reduce stress
Needless to say 2020 been a very stressful year for just about everyone. While comfort food is great for making us feel emotionally better, it’s also important to make sure to get proper nutrition into your diet for lasting health benefits and stress reduction. Diets that contain lots of fruit, vegetables, nuts and beans tend […]
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Shelby’s Pearson has been a super hero to many in the community
SHELBY — People who touch your heart while growing up always leave an unforgettable memory. Phil Pearson is a teacher, resident, helper (in so many ways) is only part of the story of his career at Shelby High School and the community of Shelby. Pearson arrived at Shelby High School in 1966 and taught English […]
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Visual Bucket List gives Lexington student dream clubhouse
MANSFIELD — Morgan Cook couldn’t believe it. The 13-year-old gazed in wonder at the she shed, decked out with chic gray couch, a furry white chair and a hot pink vanity. “This is mine?” Morgan continued to look around, taking in every detail, as an excited group of family and friends took in the excitement. […]
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How one Ashland veteran lived life to the fullest
ASHLAND — Vietnam veteran Jack “Squirt” Miller, of Ashland, never let unfortunate circumstances determine how he lived his life, family said. Miller, who passed on Dec. 26, 2019, was permanently blinded at 20 years old. He underwent numerous surgeries and had more than 375 pieces of shrapnel removed from his body after being severely injured […]
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Commentary: Correcting our cultural happiness downturn
Last week, one of my favorite podcasts, Reply All, reported on some scientific research related to happiness. The ongoing study they reported on has found a way to quantify the overall cultural level of happiness in the English-speaking world by analyzing decades of a cross-section of all the tweets on Twitter. These researchers have discovered […]
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Local Mansfield veteran advocates for others through social work
MANSFIELD—Mansfield resident and U.S. Army veteran Antwan Woods takes a short break from his work interning with the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs for a Zoom interview. Sitting in his parked vehicle to chat, he possesses a kind, open demeanor and exudes confidence as he speaks about his past military service and current work advocating […]
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Butler student honored with R.A. Horn Award
BUTLER — Joey Lykins gripped his plaque and grinned. The Clear Fork Middle School student is a testament to hard work, dedication and what can happen when you have the right team of people surrounding you. Lykins, 11, was one of 16 Ohio students to receive this year’s R. A. Horn Award from the Ohio […]
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Mansfield NAACP announces scholarship awards
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield NAACP has announced its 2020 college scholarship recipients. The local NAACP chapter was able to give a record $1,700 each to five area students, according to outgoing scholarship chair Alice Williams. Williams, a retired Mansfield City Schools educator, started the scholarship program six years ago. The program is administered through the […]